Buffalo Catholic Diocese creates Adult Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Task Force

BUFFALO (NY)
WGRZ TV

January 22, 2019

The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has created a task force to review and recommend policies and procedures in dealing with sexual abuse allegations with adults.

According to the Diocese, the Adult Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Task Force will ensure the diocese’s policies for adult abuse/misconduct complement the policies on child abuse.

The task force, which in consists of five members, will also review investigation framework of sexual abuse and ensure it is in compliance with federal and state law, canon law and the Diocese of Buffalo’s Code of Conduct.

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